Let’s Talk About Shock Prevention

Let’s Talk About Shock Prevention. What is it that keeps us safe from electrical shock from an electrical outlet or appliance? Unfortunately, there have been incidents in the past from incorrect installations or unknown violations. You probably wonder what safety precautions are available today to keep your home and loved ones safe.

Well you are just in luck, in the year 1961 Charles Dalziel invented the ground fault circuit interrupter outlet (GFCI) for preventing a ground fault. How it works is, when a GFCI detects any unwanted current on non-energized metal material such as a metal counter, surface or water leakage, it will trip to shut off and not allow the current to flow through.

Therefore, if you are ever unsure about the condition of an old outlet, appliance and most importantly safety, just give us a call to explore your options with replacing a standard outlet with a GFCI, giving you more comfortably & value for your home. Or have any questions about residential electrical wiring. Give us a call at 916-929-7995

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